Manic Monday Video: Speed Under Sail

Which is faster, a Marstrom 32, a Nacra 20, , a foiling Moth... or a tiny board attached to a distant kite?

By Carol Cronin

March 23, 2015

When it comes to speed in sailboats, bigger is not always best.

Powerboaters may not believe it, but this video proves that some sailors know a thing or two about going FAST. Waterlust recently filmed a sail-off between four very different sailing craft: the Olympic Nacra 20, a foiling Moth, a Marstrom 32, and a kiteboard. Here are the results.... and it's somewhat surprising.